Sony DCR-PC1 - Manual (Page 48)

Focusing manually
When to use
In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
[b] /
[C] i
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a
• Insufficient light [a]
• Subjects with little contrast — walls, sky, etc. [b]
• Too much brightness behind the subject [c]
• Horizontal stripes [d]
• Subjects through frosted glass
• Subjects beyond nets, etc.
• Bright subject or subject reflecting light
• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod
Focusing manually
When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the
shot length.
(1) Press FCXIUS lightly. The ® indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder.
(2) Turn the focus ring to focus on the subject.